Chad Saaiman shot

Chad Saaiman on the Breakfast Show in February 2011

We learnt with great shock early this morning that musician Chad Saaiman, was shot in an alleged hijacking last night in Johannesburg.

Chad’s brother Lee, confirmed the shooting in an interview with the Breakfast Team this morning. (See Bushradionews)

Our thoughts are with Chad and his family as we wish him a speedy recovery.

Chad assisted Bush Radio with various events and projects.

CT International Jazz Festival winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Bush Radio/CTIJF hampers (cap, t-shirt & cd) :

Robin Van Graan (Ottery), Lindelwa Lali (Parklands), Marlene Swartz (Maitland), Berenice Joshua (Kuilsriver) and Frans Nghifikua (Kenilworth)

The main winner of the Bush Radio/CTIJF double weekend pass is:

Niven Petersen (Kensington)

Win tickets to Africa’s Grandest Gathering – 12th CTIJF

URGENT UPDATE:

17 March 2011: ESP Africa Director and CTIJF production director, Billy Domingo on fraudulent tickets, sales, free tickets and competitions. Hear what he says: CLICK HERE

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Bush Radio 89.5 FM is giving you a chance to attend both days of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) which takes place on the 25^th and 26^th of March 2011.

All you need to do to enter this competition is SMS the keyword JAZZFEST + your name to 32158. (You will receive a sms confirming your entry)

Enter as often as you like.

The main name drawn will win:

1 double weekend pass, 1 x CTIJF (Polo) t-shirt, and 1 CTIJF (Polo) cap valued at R900

We will draw a further 5 names who will each win a hamper consisting of:

a CTIJF (Polo) t-shirt, 1 CTIJF (Polo cap) and x CD valued at R590

The competition closes on Wednesday the 23rd March at midnight.

The winner’s name will be released on the Morning Cruise on 89.5 FM on Thursday, 24 March 2011 and on our blog.

SMS costs R1 and free minutes do not apply.

A Bush-e moment

Faces for Radio: E-TV's Lester Kiewit (left) and Bush Radio's Victor J (right)

Bush Radio 89.5 FM’s Breakfast Team was joined by ETV‘s Lester Kiewit this morning to co-host the morning drive time show with Victor J.

We found out that the television journalist enjoys listening to the Breakfast Show (via Twitter) and we felt it was only right that he had an opportunity to join the craziness in the studio.

Dreadlock brothers: Lester Kiewit looks on while Chad Saaiman explains his hairstyle

As if that wasn’t enough excitement for Victor J, Chad Saaiman joined them in the studio.

They discussed Saaiman’s new CD The Flight but – because the guest presenter and musician share a hairdresser – the conversation turned to their signature dreadlocks! And the speed at which Bush Radio gets up video, audio and pictures.

AUDIO: “Online when you get to the car” – Click to listen

 

89.5 FM, not just a radio station then.

Jack Parow to Chuck D, find it here

Have you been looking for some of the videos of artists recorded at Bush Radio?

Check out the Bush Radio YouTube channel.

Since 2008, we have been posting video clips of some of the happenings at Bush Radio on local video and photo sharing site Zoopy. The company has recently changed direction (see Bizcommunity) and due to several requests from listeners we have launched a YouTube channel.

You will still be able to find some of the old videos, special audio clips and we will continue to post new ones.

So whether it is; Jack Parow talking about rock music and big guys, Byron Clarke performing his amazing Cape Town anthem, how we teach children radio and media  , Illuminati Getuies (above) or the funny Buy Nothing Day ads they all here.

You can check out the videos on your computer or phone.

Youth stand up and deliver – MKK 2010 slideshow

A big thank you to all the participants and facilitators of the Media Kidocracy Konference 2010 (17 – 18 December 2010) who helped make the conference a huge success.

A special word of thanks to the following individuals who gave their time and resources to participate and facilitate the discussions with the participants:

Moenier Hendricks – Homebrew Films

Thabiso Molefe – CTV

Danilo Acquisto – Hectic Nine-9

Craig and Rene – Reconstructed Living Lab (RLabs)

William Razant – Western Cape Musicians Association (WCMA)

Calvin Peters – Entertainment Entrepreneur / Music Producer

Laszlo van Leeuwen – Devign Me

Emile Jansen – Black Noise / Heal the Hood

Chad Saaiman – Stereotype Records

Martin Myers – PR and Marketing

Shiraaz Ismail – Recording Artist / Shaz & B

Chad Lawrence – Recording Artist / Blaque Haze

Patric van Blerk – Cape Town Sound

Colleen Brennon – False Bay College

Jo-Anne Meyer – Ocean View Civic Association

Vuyisa Qabaka – South African Black Entrepeneurs Forum (SABEF)

Rafique Gaibie – Good Hope Meat Hyper

Sive Msolo & Freedom Raphela – Deep Soul Fire

All the staff  and volunteers at Bush Radio especially intern Sabrina Neri.

Get your Hometown Hits here

Our first popular music compilation, HOMETOWN HITS is now available at all leading music stores, get your copy today and support the best in local music.

The 19 track compilation includes the following songs:

1. Blackkurrant – Today
2. Byron Clarke ft. Chad Saaiman – Another Way
3. Dawnay – U Touch Me
4. Chad Saaiman – Thinking About You
5. Alistair Izobell – Venus
6. The Boyz – Stay the Night
7. Lloyd Jansen – Turn It Up
8. Edith – Getting Hot
9. Keeno Lee – Your Man
10. Thabo Mdululi – Unshakeable
11. DJ Keith ft. Salomie – I Don’t Wanna Know
12. eSSential – Give Me Back My Love
13. Richard Ceasar – Wanna Be Where You Are
14. Bridgitte – Yours Completely
15. Tim Moloi & Nonhlanhla – Life is Beautiful
16. McCoy Mrubata ft. Ringo – Abukho
17. The Glen Robertson Jazz Band – Sway
18. Shaz & B – Come with Me
19. Grant Perez ft. St Emmo – Hometown*

If you are struggling to find your copy, call Bush Radio on 021 448 5450. We would also like feedback on the compilation and suggestions for future cds – drop us a mail: feedback@bushradio.co.za

*Exclusive to the HOMETOWN HITS compilation.

Launching a Hometown Hit

Join us this Sunday, the 28th November 2010 from 12pm at The G-Spot for a Bring ‘n Braai, CD Launch and a live broadcast with Roger Lewis, Victor Davids and Wayne Mckay.

Besides live entertainment organised by the G Spot Leisure Lounge and The Western Cape Musician’s Organisation (WCMA), the event will also see the launch of Bush Radio’s first popular music compilation CD called Hometown Hits put together with Cape Town Sound.

A few of the artists on the compilation

The CD features various artists who have been popular on 89.5FM. A few of the artists on the 19 track compilation are: Blackkurrant, Byron Clarke, Chad Saaiman, Alistair Izobell, Keeno Lee, The Boyz, Edith, Richard Ceasar, Tim Moloi, Thabo Mdluli, McCoy Mrubata and Shaz & B etc.

The song “Hometown” by Grant Perez featuring St. Emmo is exclusively available on this CD.

LISTEN TO THE ENGLISH PROMO (CLICK HERE)

LISTEN TO THE AFRIKAANS PROMO (CLICK HERE)

Entrance to the event is R 40, starting at 12pm and there will be limited copies of the CD on sale for R100.

The CD will also be available at major music stores, so get your copy for Christmas.

Music and laughs

***WATCH SELECTED VIDEO CLIPS OF THE EVENT – CLICK HERE***

While it seemed like the whole of South Africa was putting the final preparations together for the FIFA Soccer World Cup final – and a few warned us about the impact of hosting this event – Bush Radio was organising an evening of music and comedy for the Bush Radio / Vodacom Community Funny Festival.

Everyone was captivated by the performances

After weeks of careful planning, sound checks, rehearsals and running around it all came together on the evening of July 9 at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone.

Dyllan and Victor hosted the first part of the evening

Excited listeners and supporters arrived early to wait for the doors to open at 5pm.

Denisia kept things moving backstage

Shiraaz Ismail was tasked to head the Bush Radio team which included Denisia Adams, Victor Jay, Sive Msolo, Dyllan Canterbury, Brenda Leonard, Elroy Williams, Belinda Sepkit, Sharon Salies and Adrian Louw.

Great job guys!

Shaz & B encouraged the crowd to come with them

Byron Clarke asked the audience to imagine their Cape Town

We at Bush Radio would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the Stereotype Records family, especially Chad Saaiman and Byron Clarke, as well as SA/Canadian artist, Zaki Ibrahim, and local duo Shaz & B who all had the crowd begging for more. (CLICK HERE TO WATCH SELECTED CLIPS)

Chad Saaiman getting soulful

Zaki Ibrahim expressing her joy

Thanks also to the comedians Ndumiso Lindi, Zinzi Mangweni and Riaad Moosa who had the audience in stitches with their fantastic stand-up routines. (CLICK HERE TO WATCH SELECTED CLIPS)

Ndumiso Lindi was the host for the second half of the event

Zinzi Mangweni keeping it real

The doctor, Riaad Moosa prescribed lots of laughs

Our thanks also to Eddy Cassar and Parveen Dalvie – from Eddy Cassar PR – and Lucille Peter from Vodacom.

And most importantly, a very big and special thank you to the Bush Radio listeners and supporters who came out to enjoy this event with us.

Ndumiso Lindi getting some audience participation

We have heard your requests for more – and hope to satisfy them soon!

Win tickets to the Bush Radio/Vodacom Community Funny Festival

We are giving away 10 double tickets for the Bush Radio Vodacom Community Funny Festival on the 9^th July.

The Comedians

To win one of these double tickets and join us for an evening of comedy and music sms FUNNY to 32158.

We will draw the lucky 10 and announce the winners in the Morning Cruise with Denisia Adams this Tuesday (6 July 2010) between 9 and 12 am.

The musicians

So get sms’ing – that’s FUNNY to 32158 (line closes 6 July at 09h00)– SMS cost R1 and free minutes do not apply.

Remember if you want to buy tickets for this amazing event featuring, Riaad Moosa, Shaz & B, Byron Clarke, Zaki Ibrahim and Chad Saaiman call Belinda on 021 448 5450.